Released on October 9, 2001
Voters in Saskatoon-Idylwyld will go to the polls Thursday, November 8th.
Premier Lorne Calvert called the by-election today. The call follows the
resignation of long-time cabinet minister Janice MacKinnon, effective
October 1st.
"Ms. MacKinnon served the people of Idylwyld and the people of the province
well for a decade," Calvert said. "Her work as finance minister helped lay
the foundation for the prosperous future of Saskatchewan.
"But now it's time to turn the page and begin a new period of successful
representation for the people of Idylwyld."
MacKinnon was first elected as MLA for Saskatoon-Westmount in 1991. She
represented the riding until the fall of 2001.
Premier Calvert follows through on his promise to call this by-election
outside of the very cold winter months so voters can get out more easily on
election day.
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